Le Colonel Moutarde – Super Stylish Bow Ties & Men’s Accessories

Le Colonel Moutarde create the most fabulous bow ties. And take it from us, we’re not talking about standard off the shelf sombre looking bow ties. Oh no, Le Colonel Moutarde’s bow ties are super stylish and available in a wonderfully unique array of colours and patterns.

We’re definitely talking about bow ties that are edgy, cool and effortlessly chic. It’s not surprising that Le Colonel Moutarde is a French run company with several boutiques in France and one in the fashionable Shoreditch area of London.

All Le Colonel Moutarde’s bow ties are handmade in Lille with a real sense of style. This is what elevates them to something you really want to be seen in, and they’re such a fantastic addition to any on trend outfit, whether you’re getting married or not.

For those that are planning a wedding, you can choose an existing design, or take advantage of the tailor made service and have a bow tie made that reflects your unique style.

Le Colnoel Moutarde’s boutiques and online store also offer a stylish range of menswear accessories and more, all have that trademark touch of panache.

We’ll pass you over to Clemence now to tell you much more about her dynamic and expanding business.

Tell us a little about yourself and your business

At the end of 2011, Rémi and I decide to take the plunge and embark on the bow tie venture.

The Colonel Moutarde’s mission statement is to bring bow ties back to the fashion front scene, by turning an old-fashioned classic into a trendy wardrobe must-have accessory.

The choice of the name “Moutarde”- meaning mustard in French- refers to a colour which was totally obsolete, but is definitely back in trend today.

The idea was also to add a bit of mystery by using the name of the enigmatic character, everyone could identify with.

What motivated you to start your business?

It all stems from a frustration. My boyfriend, Remi, was looking for an original bow tie to wear at a wedding but he had a tough time finding one to his taste.

Since he is a bit stubborn, the idea remained at the back of his mind. He created his own first bow tie and Remi loved wearing it so he decided to make more.